“Start the ride with pride”
13 Day Leh Ladakh Expedition Guided Motorcycle Tour in India
New Delhi, India
Guided Motorcycle Tour in India
If you have never traveled before with a motorbike, just give Tony Bike Centre one chance to serve you. Held in the many stunning places of India, this Leh Ladakh expedition is a true pleasure for any traveler. This tour will generally cover Delhi, Manali, Leh, and Srinagar. Guided by a professional tour leader, you will make this tour to be a memorable experience of your life. Please note that this is not a joy, family, or luxury ride, it’s a really tough challenging tour so be ready to face it with a positive mindset. Start the ride and join the fun!
Key information
- Bike: rental or personal bike (Royal Enfiled 500cc, 350cc, and 410cc Himalayan)
- Terrain information: 70% paved and 30% unpaved
- Mileage: 2711 kilometers / 1685 miles
- Daily rides: 115 - 335 kilometers / 71 - 208 miles
- Riding gear: included: helmets for the rider and the pillion rider.
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Delhi
- Visit Manali, the most visited hill station in India
- Ride on Rohtang La, one of the worst but the most lovable pass
- Experience the amazing feeling to ride on the highest motorable road in the world
- Pangong Lake, Asia's highest natural salt lake and the second coldest inhabitant places
- 12 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
12 days with instruction
Group size: 10-26 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
12:00
You will stay on double / triple sharing bases (as per the package) in standard hotels / tents / camps and guest houses with neat and tidy rooms and western wash rooms. All tent accommodation will be in Swiss camps with attached western washrooms. Accommodation starts from the night stay on day 1 at Chandigarh until the night stay on day 12 in Chandigarh. If the group number is odd then 1 room will be triple sharing (not for girls or couples). Check-in time for hotels is 12 noon, so in case of early check-in, rooms will be available if they are not occupied. Leh season is a short and heavy season so accommodation can be divided in nearby hotels too.
Program
Overview
- Day 0: Orientation day in Delhi (own stay, if you wish then Tony Bike Center can arrange it for you)
- Day 1: Delhi to Chandigarh (hotel)
- Day 2: Chandigarh to Pathankot (hotel)
- Day 3: Pathankot to Srinagar (house boat / hotel)
- Day 4: Srinagar - Kargil (hotel)
- Day 5: Kargil - Leh (hotel)
- Day 6: Leh - free day (hotel)
- Day 7: Leh - Pangong (hotel / Swiss camp)
- Day 8: Pangong - Nubra (Swiss camp)
- Day 9: Nubra - Leh (hotel)
- Day 10: Leh - Jispa (swiss camp)
- Day 11: Jispa - Manali (hotel)
- Day 12: Manali - Chandigarh (hotel)
- Day 13: Chandigarh - Delhi
Day 0
It is recommended that riders come on day 0 (one day before the tour starts) for bike test rides. It will be from 11:30 a.m. until 04:30 p.m. Afterward, there will be an orientation meeting at 6 p.m. The riders are introduced to each other and are open to ask any of the queries to the tour leader. Do’s and don’ts are not to be missed by anyone as the tour which you have chosen is not a visit to a hill station. It’s Leh and it’s different. Overnight stay at a hotel in Delhi at your own expense.
Itinerary
Day 1: New Delhi to Chandigarh, 238 kilometers / 148 miles, 6 hours)
The mechanic will give a brief introduction about the Royal Enfield bike followed by a brief orientation given by the tour leader for those who were not there on the previous day. The tour takes off to Chandigarh crossing the beautiful fields on either side of the highway. Breakfast halt will be on a roadside dhaba (local restaurant) and that will be the first feel of the countryside. The evening is free so if, one wishes can explore the Stone Garden or can have a nice long rest to start fresh, early next morning.
Day 2: Chandigarh to Pathankot, 258 kilometers / 160 miles, 6 hours
The ride will start towards Pathankot, which is an Army Cantonment area and a busy city. The highway to Pathankot is a smooth one with open fields, small villages, small cities, and rural markets on its side. It has many army stores in its busy markets from where one can buy stylish army hats, T-shirts, etc.
Day 3: Pathankot to Srinagar, 313 kilometers / 194 miles, 8 hours
The ride will start early in the morning for Srinagar, known as paradise on Earth. Today the uphill ride will start. You will cross 2 tunnels and if, lucky enough then after the Shyama Prasad Mukherji tunnel, you will try to take some ‘Prasad’ from the langar pandals set up for the pilgrims of Amarnath. You will be moving on NH – 1 & NH 44. Once you reach Srinagar then the beauty of Dal Lake, surrounded by mountains and the luxury of your houseboat will make you relaxed after the long day ride.
Day 4: Srinagar to Kargil, 202 kilometers / 125 miles, 6 hours
The ride will proceed towards Sonmarg, after which you will cross the 1st mountain pass of the journey, it’s the narrowest Zozila Pass, altitude of 11,953 ft. To cross this pass, patience and concentration are required or you can say that you will have to apply all your riding experience here. You will have a short halt for the photos. Lunch halt will be at Drass, one of the 2nd coldest inhabitant places in the world. Then you will be visiting the Kargil War Museum made in memory of the brave jawans who gave their lives in the Kargil war of 1999. You will pay homage to them and pay respect to such brave people.
Day 5: Kargil to Leh, 217 kilometers / 135 miles, 6 hours
Today you will catch NH 1 to reach Leh. The road is excellent and bikes will glide on them. On the way, you will cross Fotula Pass, 13,470 ft., and Namkila Pass -12,198 ft. You will visit Mulbek Village at Chamba having the 1st-century statue of Lord Buddha of the Khushan Period engraved on a mountain.
You will also visit Lamayuru Monastries and will stop at the Moon Land on the way for memorable pics. You will stop at the Pathar Sahib Gurudwara to have ‘Prasad ‘ of tea and sweets. This Gurudwara is built and maintained by the Indian Army. After this, go straight to the hotel.
Day 6: Leh free day
Complete rest and bike checkup day. If health-wise one is feeling O.K. then one can visit Shanti Stupa, Thiskey Monastry, Shey Palace, Hall of Fames, and can go to the famous Tibet market. This day is free for relaxing, sleeping, exploring, and shopping. If, you are interested, then for this sightseeing the Tony Bike Centre team can arrange local cabs for you (extra charges). Take a rest for the adventure ride of the next day.
Day 7: Leh - Pangong, 223 kilometers / 139 miles, 6 hours
Pangong Lake is the highest natural salt lake in Asia. It’s a real treat for your eyes. Its first look will make you speechless. It’s 160 km long and has a turquoise color. One-third part of the lake is in India and the rest is in China. The color combination of this crystal clear lake with the surrounding mountains will pamper your eyes. You will stay in the hotel/tent accommodation completely depending upon the availability. On the way to Pangong comes the Chang La pass – altitude of 17,658 meters. It’s the second-highest motorable pass in the world.
Day 8: Pangong to Nubra, 140 kilometers / 87 miles, 6 hours
This is the most lovable road for bikers who are passionate about doing off-road rides. This road from Pangong to Nubra is via Shyok valley and goes along with the Shyok river. This ride is a real dream ride for a biker. On reaching Nubra one can go to the Sam Desert sand dunes, can do a camel ride on Siberian double-humped camels, and can enjoy the cultural evening at the desert organized by the local people of Nubra Valley. It’s a green valley with peach trees all over, a river, snow-covered mountain peaks, and sand dunes with double-humped Siberian camels. Amazing to see all in one single sight.
Day 9: Nubra - Leh, 150 kilometers / 93 miles, 5 hours
Starting the ride from Nubra, today you will ride on the highest motorable pass in the world. It’s the most exciting and the most challenging path of the tour. To ride on this road and to reach the pass is the main target of this 13 days long tour. You can take as many photos as you can with the historical board behind you saying ‘YOU ARE AT THE HIGHEST MOTORABLE ROAD IN THE WORLD.’ Crossing Khardungla, you will proceed toward Leh.
Day 10: Leh - Jispa, 335 kilometers / 208 miles, 8 hours
This road is having many passes. The road is both smooth and rough so the riders have to be very cautious. On the way, you will cross Upshi Village and Rumptse Village. You will ride to the world’s third highest motorable pass, the Tanglang La – altitude of 17582 meters. Then comes the Great Gyanchuthang Plains. This plain land with a straight road in the center is approximately 50 kilometers. You will cross Nakeela Pass – 15,547 fr. ,Lachulungla Pass – 16,616 ft.
You'll take a halt at Pang, a tough dry place in Ladakh. If lucky enough, then far away from the main road you can see the nomads of Leh Ladakh with their flocks of sheep, famous for Pashmina Wool.
Day 11: Jispa - Manali, 115 kilometers / 71 miles, 3 hours
Manali is the most visited hill station in India. This route will give you a view of the high green mountains, snow-covered peaks, riverside road, and then the pleasant green field of Kelong valley. We will go to Manali via Atal Tunnel and if found on the roadside then will surely taste the flavor of the sweet mountain corn roasted on coal.
Day 12: Manali - Chandigarh, 282 kilometers / 175 miles, 8 hours
Early morning, you start the ride toward Chandigarh. From Manali till Kullu the road runs almost parallel to river Beas. You will see the huge Pando Dam on the way. Relaxed evening walk and dinner at the hotel.
Day 13: Chandigarh - Delhi, 238 kilometers / 148 miles, 6 hours
Today’s ride is the concluding ride of the day. You will reach Delhi and will leave for home.
Important note
Srinagar is a tense area. If there is any disturbance or if, the tour leader comes to know that anytime anything can go wrong, then even if the situation seems to be normal at that particular time, the group will not take any risk and WILL NOT GO VIA SRINAGAR. In such a case, the tour will reverse the itinerary. Your safety is a priority.
In case you go via Manali, then the itinerary will look like this:
- Day 0: Arrival in Delhi, stay in Delhi (your own expenses / arrangement)
- Day 1: Delhi - Chandigarh (hotel)
- Day 2: Chandigarh - Manali (hotel)
- Day 3: Manali - Jispa (Swiss Camps)
- Day 4: Jispa - Sarchu (Swiss Camps)
- Day 5: Sarchu - Leh (hotel)
- Day 6: Leh (free day) (hotel)
- Day 7: Leh - Pangong (hotel/Swiss Camps)
- Day 8: Pangong - Nubra (Swiss Camps)
- Day 9: Nubra - Leh (hotel)
- Day 10: Leh - Kargil (hotel)
- Day 11: Kargil - Srinagar (houseboat / hotel)
- Day 12: Srinagar - Pathankot (hotel)
- Day 13: Pathankot - Delhi (return home)
The most important thing is that the team which will be with the group will be the in-house team of Tony Bike Centre. The tour leader, mechanics, helpers, and tour manager (the senior most of TBC) are TBC staff members and are not hired from outside for the tours. They are well experienced and have a full grip of this route. You will be traveling with experts and not with freshers. TBC can’t take any risk to your safety.
The minimum age of the rider for this tour should be 21 years.
The minimum number of bikes required to start a bike tour is 8.
The tour can be canceled if, the bikes are less than 8 in number, per group. If the tour is canceled because of less number of riders then the riders of that group can join the nearest date tour or any other departure from the Leh tours.
If any rider wants to leave the tour in between, then he has to pay the transportation cost from the leaving point until Delhi.
Mandatory:
No rider will be allowed to do the ride without proper riding gear. Tony Bike Centre has the authority to cancel the ride of a rider if, he/she is not wearing proper riding gear. No risk can be taken on this world’s toughest roads.
Riders should be clear that what they have chosen is not a joy, family, or luxury ride, it’s a really tough challenging tour so be ready to face it with a positive mindset.
Kindly, go through all the written materials very carefully and clear all your doubts before booking or before the tour starts as once the tour starts we want to move like a family, enjoying and facing all odds and evens with a clear positive attitude and without any doubts. Once the order gets confirmed then it will be considered that you have gone through all the terms and conditions and agreed with them.
Rental options
- Royal Enfield 350 cc Classic -Solo ride with fuel 69,000 per person (security deposit for Indian nationals: 7,000 INR, foreign nationals: 10,000 INR)
- Royal Enfield 350 cc Classic - Dual rider with fuel 49,000 INR per person (security deposit for Indian nationals: 7,000 INR, foreign nationals: 10,000 INR)
- Royal Enfield 500 cc upgrade on additional cost–Solo rider + 10,500 INR (security deposit for Indian nationals: 7,000 INR, foreign nationals: 10,000 INR)
- Royal Enfield 500 cc upgrade on additional cost –Dual Ride + 5,250 INR per person (security deposit for Indian nationals: 7,000 INR, foreign nationals: 10,000 INR)
- Royal Enfield 410 cc upgrade on additional cost- Solo Rider +14,500 INR (security deposit for Indian nationals: 10,000 INR, foreign nationals: 15,000 INR)
- Royal Enfield 410 cc upgrade on additional cost –Dual Rider +7,250 INR per person (security deposit for Indian nationals: 10,000 INR, foreign nationals: 15,000 INR)
- Single occupancy on additional cost +20,000 INR
Riding gear:
- Elbow + knee guards + gloves 975 INR per tour
- Jacket + knee guards + gloves 3,900 INR per tour
- Riding jackets 3,250 INR per tour
Skill level
Intermediate
- can ride for three to four hours
- average riding experience
- little assistance required
- comfortable with extreme curves and leans
- average experience with unsurfaced roads
- steep ascents and descents
Advanced
- can ride for five to six hours
- extensive riding experience
- assistance on demand (if required)
- experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
- comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions
Location
The route will look like this: Delhi – Chandigarh – Pathankot – Srinagar- Kargil – Leh – Pangong – Nubra – Jispa – Manali – Chandigarh – Delhi.
Food
Included in the package are two meals (breakfast and dinner) at hotels or at eating joints on the way. They may not be in major towns where people prefer to have platters according to their personal tastes.
The food plan starts from dinner on day 1 at Chandigarh until breakfast on day 13 in Chandigarh. Mostly vegetarian food will be served during the tour, with eggs for breakfast and non-vegetarian dishes for dinner at a few hotels (as per availability).
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- 12 nights’ accommodation
- 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) daily
- Green Tribunal/Inner line permit for Nubra & Pangong lake (INR 900). If there is any change in the permit cost then the difference will be payable by the traveler before the tour begins
- Tour Leader and Guide will be there on his bike to lead the group
- Tour Manager will be there to manage, by taking all safety measures to make the tour a success
- Experienced Royal Enfield Mechanic, trained to handle large groups, with spare parts and tools
- The spare parts, engine oil used or any damages to the bike during the tour are chargeable
- A backup car will be there with more than10 bikes
- One bag (max.30 ltr) per bike can be kept in the vehicle in hill areas (min.10 TBC bikes)
- Basic first aid kit & oxygen cylinder
- Helmets for the rider & the pillion rider
What's not included
- Bike security deposits (7,000 - 15,000 INR)
- Spare parts, engine oil used on the way, or any kind of bike damage during the tour
- State fees for bikes or any local people charging entry fees to any place
- 5% of GST
- Personal, accidental, or medical insurance or any medical expenses
- Accommodation on the arrival day
- Personal air / bus / taxi / jeep fare
- Charges for transporting the bike from the leaving point to Delhi will be chargeable in case the rider leaves the motorbike tour
- Personal expenditures such as tips, extra meals, alcohol, mineral water, laundry, optional tours, medical expenses, phone calls, entrance fees to monuments / forts / monasteries, camera fees, guide fees, etc.
- Airport, railway station, or bus stand pick up or drop off
- Any kind of state fees, tolls, parking, traffic fines for bikes, or any local people charging entry fees to any place
- Anything not mentioned under the "What's included" section
How to get there
Recommended Airports
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport
10 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
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